Pups and Pucks
The Grand Rapids Griffins
2nd Annual Fall Walk-a-Thon
benefiting
Mackenzie's Animal Sanctuary
Monday October 12, 2009 @ Mackenzie's Animal Sanctuary (5:00-8:30 PM)
Grand Rapids Griffins players, coaches and front office staff will participate by walking rescued dogs from Mackenzie's Animal Sanctuary for pledges collected by the staff and members of the
Grand Rapids Griffins Booster Club.
We also encourage and invite any and all animal lovers to attend
with or without a dog to walk.
The event will consist of a variety of activities including: live music, BBQ, hay rides, petting zoo arts and crafts, games, contests, microchipping, silent auction, demonstrations, and a marketplace featuring a variety of pet-friendly vendors.
Getting started is easy
It only takes a few minutes to sign up for the walk-a-thon and create your Online Fundraising Page:
Our goal is to raise $25,000.00 to support the efforts of Mackenzie's Animal
Sanctuary, the Mid-West’s largest no-kill sanctuary dedicated to providing a
“home along the way” for dogs in need. Mackenzie’s efforts include not only
finding loving homes for rescued dogs, but also maintaining the highest
standards of care for the animals during their stay, including veterinary care.
The funds raised from the Walk-A-Thon will help continue care for the resident
dogs and ongoing facility expansions.
- Click the Get Started button
- Personalize the text and the photo on your Online Fundraising Page to express your passions and your purpose.
- Send the link out to your friends, family, colleagues - anyone you think will help you reach your goal.
HOW TO REGISTER
Step 1: Pre-Register:
Click on the “Get Started” button to register online and build your own personal fundraising page!
You can also register to walk by mailing/faxing in your completed Registration Form (see Resources at right to download form).
MAIL TO: Grand Rapids Griffins, Attn: Amanda Parrish, 130 Fulton St W Suite 111; FAX TO: 616-336-5464.
Step 2: Get Sponsors
All participants are encouraged, but not required, to collect pledges. For those who are unable to collect pledges, there is a $10.00 entry fee per person. Children 3 and under are free!
Step 3: Check-in and have fun!
Check-in begins at 4:30. If you haven't pre-registered, don't worry; you can still register at the walk-a-thon and turn in your pledges at this time or your $10.00 entry fee.
Additional Information
Dogs participating in the walk must present current proof of the following veterinary care: Bordatella Vaccination, Distemper Vaccination, Rabies Vaccination, and proof of a negative Fecal Exam (fecal taken within last 6 months). Proof of your dog’s records can be faxed to Mackenzie’s office at 616-855-2285, or submitted with your Registration form.
